Flying Wild Alaska - S01E05

Flying Wild Alaska - S01E05

Animal Planet
60 minutes
2011
United States Reality

In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspect the progress, he is far from happy. In Unalakleet, fierce crosswinds blow John Ponts' tiny 207 all over the sky.

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Episodes

S1E10

Flying Wild Alaska - S01E10

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Flying Wild Alaska - S01E10

The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor and Luke races to complete a daring rescue before the sun sets for two months straight.

S2E1

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E01

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E01

John Ponts fights heavy turbulence and angry passengers on a flight through the Nulato Hills. Jim and Ferno's leave the terminal in the hands of the pilots and Sarah's flight to rescue a villager lost in a storm turns into a battle for her own survival.

S2E2

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E02

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E02

Two pilots push their limits to land vital vaccines two miles from Russia on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto takes to the skies once again and proves that she still has a lot to learn.

S2E3

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E03

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E03

Two pilots attempt to deliver a specialty drill through a sea of fog. Luke brings the first ever ATM to Wainwright, along with a planeload of cash. Erik races to deliver passengers and critical supplies before a spring storm shuts him down.

S2E4

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E04

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E04

After two months of darkness, the villages of Western Alaska are desperate for fresh supplies. Jim attempts a risky landing on a frozen river and Luke has problems getting his plane in the air. A pilot flies to the Russian border to deliver vaccines.

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S2E5

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E05

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E05

The Iditarod dog sled race brings big business to Era Alaska. Ferno, Ayla and Ariel Tweto run with the reindeer in Anchorage. A pilot battles malfunctioning trim control over the frozen Norton Sound and a tsunami warning threatens the entire West coast.

Available in 3 days
S2E6

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E06

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E06

A late winter storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations. Ben encounters dangerous icing conditions on his way to St. Michael. Lead pilot, Erik, resorts to drastic measures to get desperately needed medicine to a snowed in village.

Available in 4 days
S2E7

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E07

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E07

A group of world-renowned rock climbers arrive in Unalakleet and Jim must fly them deep into the remote Brooks Range.

Available in 5 days
S2E8

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E08

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E08

Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers lost somewhere in Alaska's Brooks Range.

Available in 6 days
S2E9

Flying Wild Alaska - S02E09

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Flying Wild Alaska - S02E09

Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by heavy flooding. Two pilots get lost in a sea of fog off the Russian coast while trying to deliver desperately needed ammunition. In Anchorage, Jim's prized Cessna 180 goes up in smoke.

About show

2011
United States Reality

In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspect the progress, he is far from happy. In Unalakleet, fierce crosswinds blow John Ponts' tiny 207 all over the sky.

Creators

Evan Wise